Next Manager Speculation and wishful thinking thread

[cdbearsfan]

I can think of a few million reasons why he might be tempted.

[ozzjim]

Ten Haag that flat refused to even consider Spurs last summer? Don't get me wrong we need to be ambitious and go for someone with a good record, but a splatter of realism helps.

[Demitri_C]

Gareth Southgate.

If we want a cure for insomnia then a good shout. Just bring your pjs slippers and pillows to villa park

And yet on another thread you’re calling for a big name? He’s the manager of the national side, how big a name is it you want?

Are you seriously calling gareth southgate a big name?

How about you tell us these big names of yours then?

Ten haag
Conte
Fauve
Mancini
Martinez
Koeman
Zidane
Jardim

Some probably wont be interested but if you pay them big and give them a big budget they will come.

[villa for life]

A big “no” to Martinez and Koeman. Terrible options.

[OzVilla]

Ideally i'd someone who will get onboard with the project, not someone who'll be offski at the first hint of a better offer - see Everton with Ancelotti.  Though looks like we'll be competing in the market with both Spurs and Newcastle

My preferred choice is Brendan Rodgers but his rejection of the Spurs job might mean it's a non starter. 

[villa for life]

Brendan Rodgers is about as likely as Thomas Tuchel.

[sid1964]

I would imagine that Eddie Howe would be a name that would be mentioned if Smith were to go

[OzVilla]

Brendan Rodgers is about as likely as Thomas Tuchel.

Maybe him turning down Spurs was inspired by the thought of working with Levy and no money. I know I'm straw clutching.

[Dante Lavelli]

Brendan Rodgers is about as likely as Thomas Tuchel.

Maybe him turning down Spurs was inspired by the thought of working with Levy and no money. I know I'm straw clutching.

Leicester’s start has been a bit average too.  Timing wise it might just be better for Brendan so worth asking.

[Demitri_C]

A big “no” to Martinez and Koeman. Terrible options.

Both better than smith. Koeman is a huge name id take him. That barcelona club is in a complete mess he was destined to fail this year with all the restrictions there at the mo

[ozzjim]

Koeman is a shockingly poor manager. You really wouldn't take him.

[Demitri_C]

Koeman is a shockingly poor manager. You really wouldn't take him.

Not my 1st choice. That would be fonseca

[ozzjim]

I would imagine that Eddie Howe would be a name that would be mentioned if Smith were to go

Howe needs to rebuild his reputation, his side's undoubtedly play decent football but are way too open and soft. I wonder whether his time away has helped him realise that and an experienced defensively minded assistant will follow him to his next role. Not sure we can afford the gamble, I think he's either going to be spectacularly good or spectacularly bad when he goes back in.

Palace have done well with Vieira. Walked the ropes at other clubs, learnt his trade. Clearly a good manager.

[ozzjim]

Koeman is a shockingly poor manager. You really wouldn't take him.

Not my 1st choice. That would be fonseca

In dream world I think Conte would be my first, but it's never going to happen so like you I would like Fonseca.

Potter would be high on my list too. Always has an identity, even gets Lewis Dunk and Dan Burn to appear like footballers which is some feat.

[Flin5tone]

The problem with trying to attract the Ajax manager is our league position. If we were top 10 then maybe but a few points off the Relegation zone is always a huge risk leaving high flying ajax for a lower bottom half club in the Premier League.

If Newcastle with all their spending power still haven't got anyone in then we will face the same problem. We may need to get a quick fix in to keep us in the League the way it's going.

Frank De Boer didn't work out at Palace either